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Tim Scannell Accessibility Consultant
Welcome to our blog, where we explore various news about barriers, solutions, and challenges. Here, you'll find insightful articles that delve into pressing issues and innovative approaches to overcoming them. Join us as we navigate the complexities of today's world and share stories of resilience and progress. Stay informed and inspired!
Why Sign Language Interpreters Are Essential in Live Broadcasts
Lately, I’ve seen some confusion around the role of sign language interpreters during live broadcasts. Some people think captions are...
Tim Scannell
Feb 212 min read
🎬 Struggling with Netflix subtitles? 📺
Laptop - Netflix subtitles I didn’t realise until now that Netflix lets you customise subtitle settings! ⚙️ The subtitles on Court of...
Tim Scannell
Feb 211 min read
How TV Subtitles Are Changing the Game for Deaf Sports Fans
Breaking Barriers: Making TV Subtitles Accessible for Deaf Sports Fans Hey everyone! 🚀 During Euro 2024, we noticed an important issue...
Tim Scannell
Oct 18, 20241 min read
🔊 Hearing Loop for Hearing Aids users: Enhancing Accessibility for All 🧏♂️🧏♀️ | 🇬🇧 What About Sign Language Assistance?
Bridging Communication Gaps with British Sign Language Hearing loops are pivotal in cutting out background noise in public spaces,...
Tim Scannell
Oct 18, 20241 min read
Emergency Help for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the UK - Defibrillator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfnFxiHsJOM Video transcript: Hello, I’m Tim Defibrillator pads are on my chest, and the person has...
Tim Scannell
Jul 9, 20241 min read
Inequality in Prison: Hearing vs Deaf Experience
https://youtu.be/kldKs2Q54S8?si=z4rp2RNXv9AAsvEc Video Transcript: Hello, today I am talking about prison. What’s hearing people going to...
Tim Scannell
Jul 9, 20242 min read
Breaking the Silence: Ensuring Accessible Healthcare for Deaf Patients
https://youtu.be/i1NE2qSntYo?si=6TadkH34vX_ia-nN Video transcript: Hello, YouTube here. I'm here to explain another story at the...
Tim Scannell
Jul 9, 20242 min read
Breaking Barriers: Accessible Job Descriptions for Deaf and BSL Individuals🌟
🌟 Join us in championing inclusivity! Let's discuss innovative ways to improve job descriptions for Deaf individuals. Together, we can...
Tim Scannell
Mar 27, 20241 min read
Breaking Barriers: Workplace Accessibility for Hearing Loss
Breaking Barriers: Workplace Accessibility for Hearing Loss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN3rigKmsYo Join the discussion on workplace...
Tim Scannell
Mar 22, 20241 min read
Breaking Barriers: Car Park Accessibility for the Deaf
🚗 Breaking Barriers: Car Park Accessibility for the Deaf 🚗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8cCm754_K4 Join Tim Scannell and other Deaf...
Tim Scannell
Mar 16, 20241 min read
Breaking Communication Barriers: Accessible Contact & Collaboration
🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟 📢 Wondering how to connect with me? No worries if sign language isn't your forte! https://www.youtube.com/wat...
Tim Scannell
Mar 15, 20241 min read
"Empowering the Deaf Community: How Skydiving is Becoming More Accessible"
Breaking Boundaries: Skydiving Accessibility for the Deaf Experience accessible skydiving! Watch as the deaf community takes to the skies...
Tim Scannell
Mar 14, 20241 min read
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